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Debunking Myths Surrounding Law Enforcement’s Use of Forensic Genetic Genealogy
Jan 12 2022
In 2018, a new technique named Joseph DeAngelo as the Golden State Killer when a small team of investigators uploaded his DNA profile into a publicly available DNA database to...
What Advice Do You Have For Those Just Starting Out in Forensics?
Nov 10 2021
Maybe you’ve just graduated and are looking for your first job in forensics, or maybe you’re just starting work as an analyst. Either way, trying to find your footing can ...
Under the Microscope – Jennifer Cihlar
Aug 25 2021
Massively parallel sequencing (MPS) technologies have been extensively evaluated by forensic genomic Research and Development laboratories for the past ten years. Results from...
Under the Microscope – Dane Plaza
Aug 18 2021
Rapid DNA technology can provide investigators with real-time investigative information, enhance border security and public safety, aid in prevention and detection of human tr...
Under the Microscope – Curt Hewitt
Aug 11 2021
For the past three years, Signature Science has been working on the IARPA PROTEOS program to demonstrate that protein sequencing can successfully be used for human forensic id...
Under the Microscope – Allison Sherier
Aug 10 2021
Over the past decade microbial forensics has shifted from solely biosecurity applications to include human identification (HID). Studies have shown that the human skin microbi...
Under the Microscope – Jianye Ge
Aug 04 2021
Y chromosome STR haplotypes have been used in assisting forensic investigations primarily for identification and male lineage determination. The Scientific Working Group on DN...
Under the Microscope – Rachel Oefelein and Tarah Nieroda
Aug 04 2021
As the world slowly starts to return to business, new challenges are faced by restrictions in the courtrooms. Combining the nerves of regular testimony with personal protectiv...
Under the Microscope – Lies Janssens and Emily Simek
Jul 28 2021
Automated and semi-automated sample processing has become more widespread with the implementation of various robotic platforms. A new robotic application for differential sepa...